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Ga627: password changes

2022-11-23T18:18:07Z

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	NCF uses ~~two~~ different passwords for modems and user accounts. Although these are explained on the various [[Modem Configuration\|modem configuration pages]], this article is intended to collect information on passwords into one location.		NCF uses different passwords for modems and user accounts. Although these are explained on the various [[Modem Configuration\|modem configuration pages]], this article is intended to collect information on passwords into one location.

	=Different passwords=		=Different passwords=
	Here are the different passwords that NCF uses:		Here are the different passwords that NCF uses:

	==~~Your~~ NCF Account Password==		==NCF Account Password==
	:This is the password that you chose for your NCF account when you signed up. ~~It consists of eight~~ to ~~30 numbers~~, ~~letters or other characters~~.		:This is the password that you chose for your NCF account when you signed up. We cannot see this password but our HelpDesk can reset it for you.
	==~~Your~~ DSL ~~password~~==		==Wifi Password==
	:This is the password assigned that allows your DSL modem to sign onto the internet ~~via Bell's wired network~~. It typically consists of 12 letters and numbers starting with "ncf". When you picked up your modem your DSL password will have been ~~supplied to you along~~ with instructions ~~on a sheet of paper~~. ~~If you have lost it the NCF office can look it up for~~ you.		:If you got a modem with Wifi from us, the instructions include the password for connecting to Wifi which is also printed on a label on the modem. This password can be changed in the modem administration.
			==Modem Admin Password==
			:If you got a modem from us, the admin password, which you to makes changes to the modem settings, is included in the instructions.
			==DSL Password==
			:This is the password assigned that allows your DSL modem to sign onto the internet. It typically consists of 12 letters and numbers starting with "ncf". When you picked up your modem, your DSL password will have been included with the instructions. Contact our HelpDesk if you need this password to configure your connection.

	=Password Uses and Changeability=		=Password Uses and Changeability=

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2022-10-14T17:15:19Z

Password Uses and Changeability

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	! NCF Password Uses !! Changeability		! NCF Password Uses !! Changeability
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	\| Signing into the [https://start.ncf.ca StartPage]\|\| Can be changed by you anytime [https://www.ncf.ca/~~ncf~~/~~home~~/~~tools~~/~~password.jsp~~ here]		\| Signing into the [https://start.ncf.ca StartPage]\|\| Can be changed by you anytime [https://www.ncf.ca/en/auth/password_change/ here]
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	\| Signing into [https://mail.ncf.ca Zimbra webmail] \|\| Can be changed by you anytime [https://www.ncf.ca/~~ncf~~/~~home~~/~~tools~~/~~password.jsp~~ here]		\| Signing into [https://mail.ncf.ca Zimbra webmail] \|\| Can be changed by you anytime [https://www.ncf.ca/en/auth/password_change/ here]
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	\| Signing onto File Transfer Protocol (FTP) at ftp.ncf.ca to [[Publishing Web Pages\|upload a web page]] \|\| Can be changed by you anytime [https://www.ncf.ca/~~ncf~~/~~home~~/~~tools~~/~~password.jsp~~ here]		\| Signing onto File Transfer Protocol (FTP) at ftp.ncf.ca to [[Publishing Web Pages\|upload a web page]] \|\| Can be changed by you anytime [https://www.ncf.ca/en/auth/password_change/ here]
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	\| Having your dial-up modem sign onto [[Getting Started (Dial-up)\|NCF dial-up service]] \|\| Can be changed by you anytime [https://www.ncf.ca/~~ncf~~/~~home~~/~~tools~~/~~password.jsp~~ here]		\| Having your dial-up modem sign onto [[Getting Started (Dial-up)\|NCF dial-up service]] \|\| Can be changed by you anytime [https://www.ncf.ca/en/auth/password_change/ here]
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2020-09-09T01:21:54Z

Password Uses and Changeability

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	! NCF Password Uses !! Changeability		! NCF Password Uses !! Changeability
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	\| Signing into the [https://start.ncf.ca ~~start page~~]\|\| Can be changed by you anytime [https://www.ncf.ca/ncf/home/tools/password.jsp here]		\| Signing into the [https://start.ncf.ca StartPage]\|\| Can be changed by you anytime [https://www.ncf.ca/ncf/home/tools/password.jsp here]
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	\| Signing into [https://mail.ncf.ca Zimbra webmail] \|\| Can be changed by you anytime [https://www.ncf.ca/ncf/home/tools/password.jsp here]		\| Signing into [https://mail.ncf.ca Zimbra webmail] \|\| Can be changed by you anytime [https://www.ncf.ca/ncf/home/tools/password.jsp here]

Xx176 at 20:34, 1 August 2018

2018-08-01T20:34:37Z

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	\| Your DSL modem signing onto the internet \|\| cannot be changed without your DSL modem losing its connection		\| Your DSL modem signing onto the internet \|\| cannot be changed without your DSL modem losing its connection
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	\| Signing into your DSL modem admin account to view the modem interface \|\| used in this location can be changed by you anytime [[~~DSL modem web interface~~\|on the modem interface]]		\| Signing into your DSL modem admin account to view the modem interface \|\| used in this location can be changed by you anytime [[Modem Web Interface\|on the modem interface]]
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	\| Signing a device onto your wireless connection to your DSL modem to connect to the internet \|\| used in this location can be changed by you anytime [[~~DSL modem web interface~~\|on the modem interface]]		\| Signing a device onto your wireless connection to your DSL modem to connect to the internet \|\| used in this location can be changed by you anytime [[Modem Web Interface\|on the modem interface]]
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	'''Note''' - The older Speedtouch 585 wireless modems sold by NCF until December 2011 come with a pre-programmed wifi password, which is given on the label on the bottom of the unit. NCF did not change these when they were shipped to members, but you can change them by [[~~DSL modem web interface~~\|signing onto the interface]].		'''Note''' - The older Speedtouch 585 wireless modems sold by NCF until December 2011 come with a pre-programmed wifi password, which is given on the label on the bottom of the unit. NCF did not change these when they were shipped to members, but you can change them by [[Modem Web Interface\|signing onto the interface]].

	=See also=		=See also=

Xx176 at 05:29, 28 July 2018

2018-07-28T05:29:30Z

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	NCF uses two different passwords for modems and user accounts. Although these are explained on the various [[Modem Configuration ~~(DSL)~~\|modem configuration pages]], this article is intended to collect information on passwords into one location.		NCF uses two different passwords for modems and user accounts. Although these are explained on the various [[Modem Configuration\|modem configuration pages]], this article is intended to collect information on passwords into one location.

	=Different passwords=		=Different passwords=

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2018-07-28T05:28:59Z

Xx176 at 03:25, 21 July 2018

2018-07-21T03:25:56Z

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	NCF uses two different passwords for modems and user accounts. Although these are explained on the various [[Modem Configuration (DSL)\|modem configuration pages]], this article is intended to collect information on passwords into one location.		NCF uses two different passwords for modems and user accounts. Although these are explained on the various [[Modem Configuration (DSL)\|modem configuration pages]], this article is intended to collect information on passwords into one location.

	==Different passwords==		=Different passwords=
	Here are the different passwords that NCF uses:		Here are the different passwords that NCF uses:

	;Your NCF Account Password		==Your NCF Account Password==
	:This is the password that you chose for your NCF account when you signed up. It consists of eight to 30 numbers, letters or other characters.		:This is the password that you chose for your NCF account when you signed up. It consists of eight to 30 numbers, letters or other characters.
	;Your DSL password		==Your DSL password==
	:This is the password assigned that allows your DSL modem to sign onto the internet via Bell's wired network. It typically consists of 12 letters and numbers starting with "ncf". When you picked up your modem your DSL password will have been supplied to you along with instructions on a sheet of paper. If you have lost it the NCF office can look it up for you.		:This is the password assigned that allows your DSL modem to sign onto the internet via Bell's wired network. It typically consists of 12 letters and numbers starting with "ncf". When you picked up your modem your DSL password will have been supplied to you along with instructions on a sheet of paper. If you have lost it the NCF office can look it up for you.

	==Password Uses and Changeability==		=Password Uses and Changeability=

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	'''Note''' - The older Speedtouch 585 wireless modems sold by NCF until December 2011 come with a pre-programmed wifi password, which is given on the label on the bottom of the unit. NCF did not change these when they were shipped to members, but you can change them by [[DSL modem web interface\|signing onto the interface]].		'''Note''' - The older Speedtouch 585 wireless modems sold by NCF until December 2011 come with a pre-programmed wifi password, which is given on the label on the bottom of the unit. NCF did not change these when they were shipped to members, but you can change them by [[DSL modem web interface\|signing onto the interface]].

	==See also==		=See also=
	*[[Modem Configuration (DSL)]]		*[[Modem Configuration (DSL)]]
	*[https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2016/11/23/stop-wasting-time-making-the-wrong-passwords-stronger/ Stop wasting time making the wrong passwords stronger]		*[https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2016/11/23/stop-wasting-time-making-the-wrong-passwords-stronger/ Stop wasting time making the wrong passwords stronger]

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2018-07-21T03:24:20Z

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	Here are the different passwords that NCF uses:		Here are the different passwords that NCF uses:

	;Your NCF ~~password (account password)~~		;Your NCF Account Password
	:This is the password that you chose for your NCF account when you signed up. It consists of eight to 30 numbers, letters or other characters.		:This is the password that you chose for your NCF account when you signed up. It consists of eight to 30 numbers, letters or other characters.
	;Your DSL password		;Your DSL password

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2018-07-21T03:23:23Z

Password Uses and Changeability

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	==Password Uses and Changeability==		==Password Uses and Changeability==
	~~Here are the places that NCF passwords are used:~~

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2018-07-21T03:22:53Z

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	! ~~Your~~ NCF Password !! Changeability		! NCF Password Uses !! Changeability
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	\| Signing into the [https://start.ncf.ca start page]\|\| Can be changed by you anytime [https://www.ncf.ca/ncf/home/tools/password.jsp here]		\| Signing into the [https://start.ncf.ca start page]\|\| Can be changed by you anytime [https://www.ncf.ca/ncf/home/tools/password.jsp here]

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	=See also=		=See also=
	*[[Modem Configuration ~~(DSL)~~]]		*[[Modem Configuration]]
	*[https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2016/11/23/stop-wasting-time-making-the-wrong-passwords-stronger/ Stop wasting time making the wrong passwords stronger]		*[https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2016/11/23/stop-wasting-time-making-the-wrong-passwords-stronger/ Stop wasting time making the wrong passwords stronger]